Ingredient Substitution Quantity
When swapping an ingredient for another, how much of the substitute do you use? Common ratios for sweeteners, fats, flours.
Result
Substitute amount
0.750
Reduce other liquid by ¼ cup per cup of honey.
- Original1.000
- Multiplier× 0.75
- Substituted0.750
Step-by-step
- Apply ratio: 1 × 0.75 = 0.750.
- Reduce other liquid by ¼ cup per cup of honey.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the original amount.
- Pick the substitution from the list.
- Use the multiplied amount and follow any liquid adjustment in the note.
About this calculator
Common ingredient substitutions don't use 1:1 ratios. Honey is sweeter than sugar so you use less (×0.75); butter is 80% fat so you use more than oil (×1.25); cornstarch is twice as effective as flour for thickening (×0.5). Use the lookup above for fast answers; the notes flag any extra-liquid adjustments.
Frequently asked
Honey is sweeter than sugar by about 25%, AND honey contains ~17% water. So you use less of it AND reduce other liquid in the recipe. The two effects roughly compensate so 0.75× honey + ¼ cup less liquid usually works.
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